• • Article

  • 30 Jun 2022

  Poland Oil Security Policy

  Country Energy Security Policy - Oil Oil overview Oil demand is heaviest in the transport sector, followed by industry, buildings, and electricity and heat generation (less than 1%). Poland has a well-developed oil infrastructure including a maritime oil terminal in Gdańsk, two large refineries and notable oil storage capacity and extensive pipeline infrastructure. Poland has a comprehensive and tested legislative and regulatory framework in place to respond to an oil emergency. The Act on Stocks sets a 90-day stockholding obligation which is realised in Poland through a mixed system. ‘Intervention stocks’ in the country are held in the form…

• • Country report

  • Jan 2011

  Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: Czech Republic 2010 update

  Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: Czech Republic 2010 update In 2007, the IEA published Oil Supply Security: Emergency Response of IEA Countries. This report provides an overview of the IEA oil emergency response system and a detailed look at the specific systems in each IEA country for responding to an oil supply crisis. The report represented the findings of a five-year review cycle of the emergency response mechanisms in IEA member countries. Since the 2007 publication, the IEA has started a new cycle of reviews which now includes reviewing gas emergency policies. Rather than waiting for the completion of…

• • Country report

  • Jun 2011

  Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: Poland 2011 update

  Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: Poland 2011 update In 2007, the IEA published Oil Supply Security: Emergency Response of IEA Countries. This report provided an overview of the IEA oil emergency response system as well as a detailed look at the specific systems in each IEA country for responding to an oil supply crisis. The report represented the findings of a five-year review cycle of the emergency response mechanisms in IEA member countries. Since the 2007 publication, the IEA has started a new cycle of reviews which now includes reviewing gas emergency policies. Rather than waiting for the completion…

• • Article

  • 31 Jul 2020

  Poland's legislation on oil security

  Introduction The Polish oil emergency response regime is governed primarily by the provisions of the Polish 2007 Oil Stockholding Act (OSAC). Relevant domestic legislation Relevant European Unit legislation Other related links Circumstances triggering operation of the emergency response system The provisions of the Polish oil emergency regime are triggered either by threats to the fuel security of the state (article 32(1)(1) OSAC) or if the compliance with Poland’s international obligations requires the taking of emergency measures (article 32(1)(2) OSAC). Authority determining whether emergency exists According to article 33(1) OSAC, it is the minister responsible…

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  • 31 Jul 2020

  Czech Republic's legislation on oil security

  …s legal oil emergency framework is governed by two acts. The first one is the Act No. 189/1999 on Emergency Stocks (ES) as the main legislation on oil emergency. The second one is the Act No 97/1993 on competence of the Administration of State Material Reserves (ASMR) which deals with the role of ASMR in the oil emergency system. Decree No 165/2013 concerns with the technical aspects of oil emergency stocks. All these documents reflect the Council Directive 2009/119/EC.The Czech Republic is in the process of amendment to the relevant domestic legislation in accordance…

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  • 10 Aug 2022

  Czech Republic Oil Security Policy

  …pipeline, which transports crude oil mainly from the Caspian region, is 168 km long (the entire length is 347 km) and its transport capacity usable for the Czech Republic is 200 kb/d. Starting from Vohburg in Germany, the IKL pipeline enters the Czech Republic in the west of the country and ends at the oil depot in Nelahozeves near Prague. The utilisation rate of the IKL in recent years has been about 20-40%. In Vohburg, the IKL pipeline is connected to the TAL pipeline with 868 kb/d capacity, which receives oil via the oil port in Trieste, Italy…

• • Country report

  • Oct 2010

  Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Czech Republic 2010 Review

  …the European Union. The energy sector plays an important role for the country’s economy and for the regional energy security. Since the last IEA in-depth review in 2005, the Czech Republic has strengthened its energy policy, further liberalised its electricity and gas markets and made laudable efforts to enhance oil and gas security. The Czech government has a unique opportunity to develop coherent and balanced energy and climate strategies as it currently updates its policy documents. The draft State Energy Concept concentrates on energy security and on maintaining the Czech Republic as a net electricity exporter, through a…

• • Report

  • Mar 2011

  Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Poland 2011 Review

  …expanding underground storage capacity, and increasing domestic gas production. Polish plans for developing electricity and gas cross-border links will also contribute to regional security of supply. In addition, the government has announced an ambitious nuclear programme by 2030. Other achievements include energy intensity improvements, an increased share of renewables, and a stronger focus on energy R&D. Despite these positive developments, there is room for improving Poland’s energy strategy. First, a more integrated energy and climate policy is needed to put Poland firmly on a low-carbon path while enhancing energy security. Second, energy policy could put more…

• • Country report

  • Jan 2002

  Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Czech Republic 2001

  …The Czech Republic has only limited energy resources. Coal is still the leading fuel for power generation but its role is declining. This trend will accelerate with the commissioning of a second nuclear power plant, at Temelín. Oil and gas imports have been diversified and the Czech electricity grid has been connected to Western Europe. Emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants in the Czech Republic have been reduced, but remain higher than average for IEA Europe. There is also room for improvement in energy efficiency, which would contribute to the country's environmental goals as well as enhance its economic…

• • Country report

  • Sep 2005

  Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Czech Republic 2005

  Energy Policy Review Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Czech Republic 2005 This is the International Energy Agency's 2005 review of the Czech Republic's energy policies and programmes. It systematically examines general energy policy, energy and the environment, and energy demand and end-use efficiency. It examines developments and prospects for each of the major sources of energy including oil, coal, natural gas, and renewables as well as for electricity, nuclear power, and co-generation. It also reviews developments in energy RD&D. Key recommendations include pursuing greater energy efficiency and emissions reductions and reinforcing the strength and independence…